Does Desert Road HD work on a tablet?

Yes. Tablets are a good fit for racing games because the screen is large enough for on-screen controls without covering the track.

Will the game remember my best times?

Often it will, using your browser's storage on that device. Clearing site data or switching devices resets them, since there is no account.

Is it suitable for young children?

Generally yes. Racing games are among the most child friendly on the site. Steering and accelerating are simple, and losing a race has no real consequence.

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Desert Road HD

Desert Road is an endless runner which has high quality graphics.

4.3

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Runs in your browser · no download

Category: Racing
Score: 4.3
Device: Mobile + Desktop
Access: Free Play
Controls: Touch + Keyboard
Type: HTML5 Game

The guide

Overview

Desert Road is an endless runner which has high quality graphics. Swipe left or right to change the lane, tap and hold to brake and swipe up to use nitro on mobile. Press left or right key to change the lane, press space key to brake and press up key to use nitro on desktop.

Lap one is for learning the track. Lap two is for finding the braking points. Lap three is where you actually race. That is roughly the shape of every race in this genre, and it holds whether the cars are realistic or cartoon karts. A session usually covers several races, each one a little faster, and the final positions give you a clear measure of improvement.

How to play

1Read the control hint on the start screen, then start a race and drive the first lap at a safe speed.
2Note where you drift wide, and brake a little earlier there next time around.
3Use the slipstream behind other cars on straights to close gaps, then pull out to overtake before the corner.
4Collect boosts or coins if the game has them, but only when they are on your line.

Features

Free to play, nothing to install, no account needed
Loads in the browser tab and opens full screen when you press Play
Plays best with the phone turned sideways or on a wider screen
Touch controls on phones and tablets, mouse and keyboard on a computer
Listed under Racing

Why it's worth a go

The reason to play Desert Road HD is the lap you finally get right. It is free, runs in the browser without a download or account, and races are short enough that a few of them fit in a lunch break. The improvement from race to race is easy to see.

Who it's for

Suits anyone who likes driving games, from children who are happy to steer around a track to adults chasing a perfect lap. Works on phones, though a keyboard gives finer control.

FAQs

Does Desert Road HD work on a tablet?: Yes. Tablets are a good fit for racing games because the screen is large enough for on-screen controls without covering the track.
Will the game remember my best times?: Often it will, using your browser's storage on that device. Clearing site data or switching devices resets them, since there is no account.
Is it suitable for young children?: Generally yes. Racing games are among the most child friendly on the site. Steering and accelerating are simple, and losing a race has no real consequence.